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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1896
Page
1
Senator Quay, in Chicago, said McKinley would reach 47 percent or more on the first ballot and that he would not count doubtful votes. He endorsed the Pennsylvania platform backing the gold standard.
A Detroit dispatch reports a bear attack near Findson in Hudson Michigan leaving a man killed and others injured. Gypsies camped nearby were shaken by the grisly incident as bloodstains and clothing evidence pointed to a child’s death. Separately John Tlais Hammond has been released on parole after a commuted sentence related to the Johannesburg reform case.
Delegates to the Democratic state convention to be held next Tuesday have been chosen with the free silver wing holding a clear working majority of 178 from an 800 member body. A pledge to unite and endorse administration candidates is arranged, leaving minority representation on the delegation.
Union painters claim the firm Fertig & Revers discharged or locked out they say due to union membership. Boss Fertig denies wrongdoing and asserts no policy to force unions, noting he hires by skill and pays hours. Central labor union calls for a boycott while talks of a general strike unfold.
Readers hear of rising prices and scarce supplies as sugar from Cuba tightens the world market. Forecasts note fruit costs may climb by fall and general vegetable shipments increase with early crops damaged by weather.
Citizens meet Monday night at Antioch church to choose a proper candidate for the eleventh district school commissioner. John B. McNeely is the likely choice though Garry Craft supporters push back. Some fear attempts to push J B Alfres via quiet backing by Frenzel healers after the Chapin C Foster panel failed.
William Taylor aged 135 died Sunday at his home 817 Stockholm St Baltimore after a long life from Augusta County Virginia where he was born. A house painter by trade he retired four weeks ago. He served in the War of 1812 and had lived in Washington for fifteen years before moving seven weeks ago to Baltimore. Stricken with apoplexy Saturday he remained active until the end. He leaves a second wife eight children and 33 grandchildren.
In fragmented ad copy, the notice references Hardwood mantels, an entity RYate Inc, M Lilly, and a horse feed product Janes Dujstless Oats. The legible items suggest a local advertisement mix for home fixtures and livestock feeds.
Commander Walker orders the Contesticut G A R to keep the army free from political action as preparations for the thirtieth annual encampment at St Paw Sept 1 to 5 intensify. Officers are urged not to wear uniforms at political meetings and to avoid party associations to uphold the G A R’s honor.
Tan Wallace reports the Citizen Company books are under review after a conference with President Mason. A directors meeting may settle the matter with Mason open to inspection if no detriment occurs. The push for examination is linked to former director Jameson and city railway company concerns.
Discontent with current pay and layoff gaps threatens a potential tie up of Nassau and Brooklyn trolley lines. Motormen and conductors complain they earn little for ten hour days, while long intervals between shifts leave them unpaid. the issue is being handled by district assembly officials as the strike possibilities grow.
In Washington County Landis Lenny Danley and James Powell, who married sisters, fought before wives and children. Powell wounded Danley’s left shoulder, almost severing the arm. Danley shot Powell in the stomach, Powell died. Danley expected to die.
Henry Watterson and Ambassador Bayward spoke at a London memorial day banquet Saturday honoring Consul-general Collins. General Harrison attended the unveiling of the Tippecanoe monument in Cincinnati on Saturday. The czar plans to bury Moscow stampede victims at his expense and assist affected families.
In Lebanon Indiana on June 1 a duel outside the post office saw Thomas Allen a wealthy stock dealer and Wallace Riley a prominent citizen exchange shots. Allen’s son aged about 21 ran the carriage to safety as Riley’s daughter had eloped with him. The incident followed a contested marriage and political tensions. Allen was wounded but is expected to recover while Riley’s motives and self defense claims are debated among a divided public.
Mrs Elizabeth Cherry died at the home of her daughter in Broadways, after years of frailty. She was an original member of Roberts Chapel now Roberts Park Church and one of its two surviving members. Funeral services are set for Tuesday at Roberts Park Church with burial at Crown Hill.
Senator Morgan, chair of the foreign relations panel, blasts presidential inaction on Cuban resolutions. He says House passage of Hyde’s identical measure is needed to avoid congressional paralysis and to force a clear stance on Cuba and the war effort. He warns delaying action undermines Congress and risks public relief from burdens.
Discussion grows to establish a factory for pipe organ production in Indianapolis as Fletcher Place Church marks a jubilee and notes the new organ is fully paid. The report also mentions roofing tile plant talks and other city happenings including a minor transport count and entertainment notes.
Preliminary steps were taken for a great meeting of railroad employes to form a federation while preserving individual unions. The June 12 event in Indianapolis aims to unite conductors engineers trainmen firemen and telegraphers under one amalgamated body with each retaining its identity. Committee members from each craft were named to arrange the July 12 gathering amid a weather forecast of possible rains and fair days ahead.
The Yorkshire Post recalls Col North describing courtship steps by wages of 18s 2d every two weeks. He loved a girl at a nearby Leeds factory, but with earnings at 1253 a week and her 8s, they judged marriage impractical. He vowed to risk life together once wages rise and the couple shared a kiss and pledge.
A New York dispatch from June 17 reports Owen Milton, condemned insurrectionist, condemns Weyler for ordering Cuban women and children to surrender at Spanish forts. He describes prisoners’ escape attempts, Amazons with weapons, and horrific treatment of captives.
A Washington dispatch reports silver supporters urge Senator Lindsay to renounce his Senate seat or resign. It notes Lindsay may consider resignation if repudiated by the state convention, worrying that a Republican governor would appoint his successor, delaying resignation until Congress ends.
Rev. GO. D. Fisher paid tribute to the union soldier at People's church as Anderson post G. A. R. attended in a body. Speakers at First Baptist and Sixth Presbyterian urged remembrance and criticized paternalism, lauding Cleveland's veto of the river and harbor bill.
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